Nehemiah 12:31
Nehemiah 12:31 in Multiple Translations
Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession; whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:
Then I made the rulers of Judah come up on the wall, and I put in position two great bands of them who gave praise, walking in ordered lines; one went to the right on the wall, in the direction of the doorway where the waste was put;
I had the leaders of Judah go up on the wall, and arranged for two large choirs to give thanks. One group went to right along the wall to the Refuse Gate.
And I brought vp the princes of Iudah vpon the wall, and appointed two great companies to giue thankes, and the one went on the right hand of the wall toward the dung gate.
And I bring up the heads of Judah upon the wall, and appoint two great thanksgiving companies and processions. At the right, on the wall, to the dung-gate;
Then I brought the princes of Judah up on the wall, and appointed two great companies who gave thanks and went in procession. One went on the right hand on the wall toward the dung gate;
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, of which one went on the right hand upon the wall towards the dung-gate:
And I made the princes of Juda go up upon the wall, and I appointed two great choirs to give praise. And they went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dunghill gate.
Then I gathered together the leaders of Judah on top of the wall, and I appointed them to lead two large groups to march around the city on top of the wall, thanking God. As they faced the city, one group walked to the right toward the Dung Gate.
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Nehemiah 12:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אַעֲלֶה֙
אֶת
שָׂרֵ֣י
יְהוּדָ֔ה
מֵ/עַ֖ל
לַ/חוֹמָ֑ה
וָ/אַעֲמִ֡ידָ/ה
שְׁתֵּ֣י
תוֹדֹת֩
גְּדוֹלֹ֨ת
וְ/תַהֲלֻכֹ֤ת
לַ/יָּמִין֙
מֵ/עַ֣ל
לַ/חוֹמָ֔ה
לְ/שַׁ֖עַר
הָ/אַשְׁפֹּֽת
וָ/אַעֲלֶה֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שָׂרֵ֣י
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
מֵ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
לַ/חוֹמָ֑ה
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fs
וָ/אַעֲמִ֡ידָ/ה
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
תוֹדֹת֩
tôwdâh
H8426
thanksgiving
N-fp
גְּדוֹלֹ֨ת
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וְ/תַהֲלֻכֹ֤ת
tahălukâh
H8418
procession
Conj | N-fp
לַ/יָּמִין֙
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
Prep | N-fs
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
לַ/חוֹמָ֔ה
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fs
לְ/שַׁ֖עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אַשְׁפֹּֽת
ʼashpôth
H830
refuse
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:31
וָ/אַעֲלֶה֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שָׂרֵ֣י
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
מֵ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לַ/חוֹמָ֑ה
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
וָ/אַעֲמִ֡ידָ/ה
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
תוֹדֹת֩
tôwdâh
H8426
"thanksgiving"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means thanksgiving or praise, often in the form of worship or a song. It appears in Psalm 100:1, a call to worship God with thanksgiving. The Israelites used it to express gratitude to God.
Definition: 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). See also: Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:23; Psalms 26:7.
גְּדוֹלֹ֨ת
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/תַהֲלֻכֹ֤ת
tahălukâh
H8418
"procession"
Conj | N-fp
This word refers to a group of people walking or marching together, often in a ceremony. It is used in the Bible to describe the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. In Psalm 119, it talks about following God's laws.
Definition: procession
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] went. See also: Nehemiah 12:31.
לַ/יָּמִין֙
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
Prep | N-fs
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לַ/חוֹמָ֔ה
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
לְ/שַׁ֖עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הָ/אַשְׁפֹּֽת
ʼashpôth
H830
"refuse"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a pile of trash or garbage, often translated as a dung hill. It appears in the Bible as a place where worthless things are thrown away. In some cases, it symbolizes a location of shame or disgust.
Definition: ash heap, refuse heap, dung-hill
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: dung (hill). See also: 1 Samuel 2:8; Nehemiah 3:14; Psalms 113:7.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:31
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- Nehemiah 12:31 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:31
- Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
- Sermons on Nehemiah 12:31
Context — The Dedication of the Wall
29from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.
30After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.
31Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.
32Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, 33along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 2:13 | So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:38 | The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 13:1 | Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 3:13–14 | The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate. The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 | Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 12:40 | The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 5:2 | At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. |
Nehemiah 12:31 Summary
[Nehemiah 12:31 tells us that Nehemiah brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall and appointed two great thanksgiving choirs to give thanks and praise to God. This was a time of great celebration and joy, as the people of Judah had just finished rebuilding the wall and rededicating their city to God. Just like the people of Judah, we can express our gratitude to God for the blessings in our lives by singing praises and giving thanks, as seen in Psalm 107:1 and Ephesians 5:19-20. We can also learn from their example and seek to purify and cleanse our own hearts and lives, just as they did in Nehemiah 12:30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the wall in Nehemiah 12:31?
The wall represents the restored city of Jerusalem, and the procession on the wall signifies the rededication of the city to God, as seen in Nehemiah 12:27, and is a symbol of God's protection and blessing, as mentioned in Zechariah 2:5.
Who were the leaders of Judah that Nehemiah brought up on the wall?
The leaders of Judah were likely the prominent officials and elders of the community, similar to those mentioned in Nehemiah 7:5 and Ezra 8:1, who were responsible for overseeing the rebuilding efforts and governing the city.
What is the purpose of the two great thanksgiving choirs in Nehemiah 12:31?
The two great thanksgiving choirs were appointed to give thanks and praise to God for the restoration of the city and the wall, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5, and to celebrate the rededication of the city to God's service.
Why did the choir proceed toward the Dung Gate?
The Dung Gate was a significant location, as it was one of the main gates of the city, and the procession toward it may have symbolized the cleansing and purification of the city, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:13-14, and the removal of impurities, as seen in Isaiah 4:4.
Reflection Questions
- How can I express my gratitude to God for the blessings and restoration in my life, just like the people of Judah did in Nehemiah 12:31?
- What are some ways I can participate in the 'choir' of thanksgiving in my community, and how can I use my voice to praise God?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's purification and cleansing, and how can I apply the principles of Nehemiah 12:30-31 to my own life?
- How can I join with others to celebrate God's goodness and faithfulness, just like the leaders of Judah did in Nehemiah 12:31?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:31
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall,.... Which was so broad as to walk upon it, and there was a procession of the princes on it at its dedication, and here is described the manner of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:31
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
The princes of Judah, and half of the people with them, as it is expressed afterwards, . Upon the wall; for the wall was broad and strong, and so ordered that men might conveniently walk upon it, as at this day it is in many cities. On the right hand; towards the south and east.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
(31) The princes.—The chiefs were assembled somewhere on the south-west wall, and then divided into two companies.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
Verse 31. Then I brought up the princes] Perhaps this verse should be read thus: "Then I caused the princes of Judah to go upon the wall, and appointed two great choirs, [to sing praises,] and two processions, one on the right hand, c. The following seems to have been the order of the procession: he divided the priests, the Levites, the magistrates, and the people into two companies each company to go round one half of the wall. They began at the dung gate, one party going to the right and the other to the left, till they met at the great space opposite to the temple, where they all offered many sacrifices to God, and rejoiced with exceeding great joy; shouting so that the noise was heard a great way off.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:31
27–43. The Dedication of the WallsIn the description of this solemn event, there is a return to the use of the 1st Pers. Sing. (Nehemiah 12:31; Nehemiah 12:38; Nehemiah 12:40). The compiler returns to the Memoirs of Nehemiah, from which he makes extracts, while he no doubt exercises a full liberty of abridgement and revision.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:31
I brought up - Note the resumption of the first person, which has been laid aside since Nehemiah 7:5, and which is confirmed now to the end of the book.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:31
31. The princes of Judah are here, as usual, the political chiefs or representatives of the new community.
Sermons on Nehemiah 12:31
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The Power of Thanksgiving by David Davis | This sermon emphasizes the power of thanksgiving, highlighting the importance of having a grateful heart and being a thankful person. It explores the impact of thanksgiving on spir |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against the enemy while remaining committed to God's work. The people in the story were wholeheartedly servi |
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Ark of the Covenant - Part 1 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samuel and the Israelites' battle against the Philistines. The Israelites were defeated, and the elders of Israel questioned why |
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David - Failure and Effectiveness by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a group of people who were enthusiastic about evangelizing and helping forgotten people in their country. They set up their own bak |
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Featured Audio Sermon: Don't Take Away the Job From Jesus by Hans Peter Royer | This sermon from 1 Chronicles focuses on the story of David bringing back the Ark of God, highlighting the importance of seeking God's ways and submitting to His will rather than r |
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Abner's Return to Hebron by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of having singleness of heart as a Christian. He highlights the example of the men of Zebulun who came with singleness |
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Ritual or Reality by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the contrast between ritual and reality in the relationship with God, using King David's desire to return the Ark of the Covenant as a pivotal moment fo |